Meet and greet at the hotel.

Today, you will initially discover the majestic Archaeological Museums of Istanbul exhibiting over one million artifacts that represent significant civilizations established on the vast geography of the Ottoman Empire through the ages. The museum holds outstanding findings of the royal Necropolis of Sydon such as the Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, the Lycian Sarcophagus and Sarcophagus of Mourning Women thanks to the unfailing efforts of the Ottoman versatile intellectual Osman Hamdi Bey, the founder of the museum. Followed by lunch at a local restaurant, observe the marvellous Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. It is one of the largest museums in Turkey housing over 40.000 works of art and renowned for having the best rug collection in the world. The masterpieces among the rugs are rare 13^th century Seljuk and 15^th -16^th century Ushak carpets that are considered to be one of their own kind. The museum also stands out with its pristine pieces of Islamic calligraphy, tiles and ethnographic displays on various cultures in Turkey, particularly nomad groups. In 1984 the museum was awarded with the Special Jury Award of the Museum of the Year Competition of the European Council.

Then, get entertained by strolling through the fragrant Spice Bazaar that was built in the 17^th century as an extension of the New Mosque complex. It is a bustling oriental bazaar that provides fresh supply of spices, dried fruits, Turkish delight and caviar. At the end of the day enjoy an exclusive cruise along the Bosphorus with your private chartered boat to admire the inspiring scenery of the strait embellished with historical edifices and old wooden houses.

Return to the hotel.